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DIRECTED BY: Jean Michel Gibert

SYNOPSIS:

This film recaptures the glory of classic calypso in all of its splendour. Sparrow, Calypso Rose, Terror, Bomber, Superior and Relator are gathered around Syl Dopson’s orchestra on the scene at Dirty Jim’s Club, specially recreated for the film. Lively and touching, filled in the sidelines of Trinidad Carnival, this musical documentary provides a sensitive and original rendering of calypso, its culture and the legendary singers at Dirty Jim’s. Awards: Best Documentary, Cannes Film Festival; Jury Special Award, Vues dÕAfrique Montreal Film Festival

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Institutions

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Up to 30 mins: $150 USD

Up to 60 mins: $225 USD

Over 60 mins: $300 USD

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Not-for-Profit

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Purchase effectively means lease for the life of the videotape, videodisc or film print and includes in-house public performance rights for non-paying audiences only.
Pricing is as follows:

Up to 30 mins: $85 USD

Up to 60 mins: $100 USD

Over 60 mins: $150 USD

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